There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Lehigh University by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train, bus • 4h 53m
Cheapest option
Bus • 7h 49m
3 alternative options
Train, bus via Philadelphia • 5h 1m
Drive • 3h 25m
Fly, bus • 5h 53m
Washington to Lehigh University by train, bus and walk
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Lehigh University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Lehigh University is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Lehigh University. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at 4th at Brodhead via Philadelphia and ATC - Platform C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Washington and Lehigh University is 202 miles. The road distance is 184.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Lehigh University without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 53m and costs $14 - $470.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Washington to Lehigh University, including transfers.
Washington to Lehigh University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Lehigh University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Allentown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Lehigh University is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Washington to Lehigh University.
There are 84+ hotels available in Lehigh University. Prices start at $57 USD per night.
- Distance: 202 miles
- Duration: 4h 53m
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Lehigh University, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington to Lehigh University via Philadelphia, Allentown, ATC - Platform C, and 4th at Brodhead in around 7h 49m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $450
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $420
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $18 - $150
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $30 - $260
- Business Seat - Adult
- $35 - $290
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $60 - $220
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $120 - $400
- First Class - Adult
- $120 - $420
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $7 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $24 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $80 - $210
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5 - $90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $5 - $28
- Child Coach - short notice
- $18 - $28
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $15 - $50
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $17 - $55
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $22 - $40
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $30 - $110
- Business Seat - short notice
- $35 - $90
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $17 - $90
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from 30th Street Station to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from 30th Street to Allentown - Wescosville, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7 - $50
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7 - $40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $7 - $40
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6 - $35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station, Washington, DC to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5 - $50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $5 - $50
- Phone
- +1 610-868-6001
- webmaster@transbridgelines.com
- Website
- transbridgelines.com
Bus from Newark Airport Terminal B to Wind Creek Casino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7 - $40
- Website
- https://transbridgelines.com
- Schedules at
- https://transbridgelines.com/choose-your-route
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